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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNK - US17243V1026 - Common Stock

27.97 USD
-1.52 (-5.15%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
27.97 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CNK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CNK against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While CNK has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CNK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CNK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CNK reported negative net income in multiple years.
CNK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

CNK's Return On Assets of 3.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
CNK has a better Return On Equity (40.04%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
CNK's Return On Invested Capital of 8.98% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNK is below the industry average of 9.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.98%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (5.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

CNK's Profit Margin of 4.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.65%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CNK has a Gross Margin of 63.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CNK's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CNK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.13, CNK is doing worse than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Altman-Z 1.37
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.06%
CNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CNK (0.76) is worse than 66.25% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, CNK is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
CNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CNK have decreased by -4.52% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.49% on average over the past years.
CNK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.70%.
CNK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-29.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.90, CNK is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.65, CNK is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.02, CNK is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.9
Fwd PE 13.02
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CNK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.55
EV/EBITDA 8.38
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.21
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 44.99. CNK pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.24, CNK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.24%

5.2 History

CNK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CNK Yearly Dividends per shareCNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
CNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (11/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 27.97 0 (0%)

27.97

-1.52 (-5.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners123.23%
Inst Owner Change-8.43%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change-0.86%
Market Cap3.22B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target34.84 (24.56%)
Short Float %11.9%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.24%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)1.95%
PT rev (3m)1.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.9
Fwd PE 13.02
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 11.55
P/OCF 7.24
P/B 8.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.38
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.29%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY7.68%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY8.66%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY13.82%
SpS27.41
BVpS3.33
TBVpS-10.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.21
Graham Number10.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 20.77%
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
FCFM 8.83%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.47
Cap/Depr 83.52%
Cap/Sales 5.27%
Interest Coverage 2.54
Cash Conversion 78.54%
Profit Quality 181.43%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.37
F-Score4
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-29.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.23%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.19%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year74.37%
EBIT Next 3Y28.13%
EBIT Next 5Y16.07%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.


What is the valuation status for CNK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 18.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.39.